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An Early 18th C Carving of a Putto
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An Early 18th C Carving of a Putto

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A very pretty 18th Century polychromed carving of a putto, French or Italian circa early 18th Century, possibly earlier, the paint having remained in lovely fresh condition, albeit with small losses, and a missing left hand wing.

charming piece, with a height and width of 20cm (just under 8”)

Has an ancient hook to hang if wished.

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Putto Head to the 18th Century.

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A very pretty 18th Century polychromed carving of a putto, French or Italian circa early 18th Century, possibly earlier, the paint having remained in lovely fresh condition, albeit with small losses, and a missing left hand wing.

charming piece, with a height and width of 20cm (just under 8”)

Has an ancient hook to hang if wished.

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Putto Head to the 18th Century.

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An early 18th-century carved wooden putto head featuring distressed polychrome paint and stylized winged detailing.
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Archive I An early 18th-century carved wooden putto head featuring distressed polychrome paint and stylized winged detailing.

An Early 18th C Carving of a Putto

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An early 18th-century carved wooden putto head featuring distressed polychrome paint and stylized winged detailing.
AN EARLY 18th C CARVING OF A PUTTO
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An early 18th-century carved wooden putto head featuring distressed polychrome paint and stylized winged detailing.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Polychrome, Gesso
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved cherub head, Polychrome finish, Winged collar, Distressed gesso

This early eighteenth-century Baroque sculpture depicts a putto head with a winged collar, originating from France or Italy. The piece consists of carved wood finished with polychrome paint and gesso, displaying a warm brown tone across the scalp and varied pink and white hues on the face and wings. Visible details include a rounded head with a prominent ear, downturned eyes, soft facial contours, and a textured, ruffled wing base beneath the chin, alongside extensive flaking and loss of the surface paint exposing the pale ground beneath. The carving measures 20 cm in height and width. In a contemporary home, this decorative element fits well on a mantelpiece as a standalone display object. An ancient hook at the rear permits wall hanging if preferred, allowing placement in a living room, hallway or study where its distressed historical character adds traditional interest to an interior scheme.

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Putti are sculpted depictions of young children, frequently winged, derived from classical art and widely revived during the Renaissance and Baroque periods across European art and architecture.

Sculptures from this period were commonly carved from native hardwoods or softwoods, prepared with layers of gesso, and finished with polychrome paint or gold leaf decoration.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tooling marks, natural wood grain movement, historic gesso layers, and genuine surface wear corresponding to centuries of exposure.

A carved putto head functions as an architectural element when placed on a mantelpiece, display shelf, or console table alongside minimal modern accessories.

Preserve polychrome wooden items by keeping them in stable humidity conditions away from direct heat sources, cleaning gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush.
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